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elongate

[ih-lawng-geyt, ih-long-, ee-lawng-geyt, ee-long-] / ɪˈlɔŋ geɪt, ɪˈlɒŋ-, ˈi lɔŋˌgeɪt, ˈi lɒŋ- /


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Language’s capacity to elongate the self in time burdened us with anxiety and regret.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said setting the limit at a peppercorn scenario would be his preferred choice but that he could accept a £250 cap due to the "risk of elongated legal challenge".

From BBC

Mostly he smoothed out her nose to be longer and more snoutlike, elongated her body a bit, and added a tail.

From Literature

This elongated foot bone plays a key role in hopping among modern kangaroos.

From Science Daily

Sometimes, however, changing requirements on existing programs leads to elongated timelines.

From Barron's